Commissioning Engineer

Green Folk; Exeter; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

26 days annual leave (buy/sell up to 3

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Defined contribution pension

Enhanced parental leave

Volunteer days

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work

Job summary

Green Folk is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to support wastewater projects across Devon as part of our Infrastructure – Water South team. You’ll plan, coordinate and support commissioning of mechanical, electrical and process systems and ensure safe, efficient handover to the client.

You will collaborate with project teams, subcontractors and client representatives, coordinating site activities and providing regular progress reports while ensuring documentation is complete and tests are

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of commissioning within wastewater or wider water industry.
• Strong communication and relationship-building across project teams.
• Good IT skills and a methodical approach to planning and documentation.
• SMSTS and CSCS certification, with willingness to travel to sites.
• A relevant engineering qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver commissioning activities, including procedures and handover docs.
• Review designs and subcontractor docs to identify commissioning risks and readiness.
• Work with project teams, subcontractors and client reps at commissioning meetings.
• Monitor progress, produce reports, organise witnessing, sampling and training, and assist with O&M manuals.
• Support resolution of commissioning and snagging issues through to defects liability.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Strong communication

IT literacy & documentation

SMSTS

CSCS certification

Willingness to travel

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

The Opportunity

Due to our successful appointment to a new framework, we are looking for a Commissioning Engineer to join our Infrastructure – Water South team, supporting wastewater projects for Southwest Water across Devon.

Working as part of our project delivery team, you will play a key role in planning, coordinating and supporting the commissioning of mechanical, electrical and process systems, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and ready for successful handover to our client. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team delivering essential water infrastructure that benefits local communities.

Key Duties

• Support the planning, preparation and delivery of commissioning activities, including commissioning procedures, plans and handover documentation.
• Review designs, specifications and subcontractor documentation to identify commissioning risks and ensure installations are ready for testing and handover.
• Work closely with project teams, subcontractors and client representatives, attending commissioning meetings and coordinating site activities.
• Monitor commissioning progress, produce regular reports, organise client witnessing, sampling and training, and assist with compiling O&M manuals.
• Support the resolution of commissioning and snagging issues through project completion and the defects liability period.

About You

You will be a proactive and organised individual with a passion for delivering high-quality engineering solutions within the water sector.

You will bring:

• Experience or knowledge of commissioning within the wastewater or wider water industry.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work collaboratively across project teams.
• Good IT skills and a methodical approach to planning and documentation.
• SMSTS and CSCS certification, with a willingness to travel to sites across the region.
• A relevant engineering qualification is desirable.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary
• Car Allowance
• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
• 2 days volunteering opportunities
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership fees
• Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more
• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
• Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
• Dental Insurance
• Travel insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions